Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hubbard, Terry Lee 2013
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Thursday, October 31, 2013


Terry Lee Hubbard, aged 65, of Ionia passed away Oct. 3, 2013.  He was born 
Oct. 28, 1947, in Benton Harbor.  He was the only child of an only child.  His 
father was William Stanley Hubbard and his Mother remains unknown.

In 1953, Terry's Father died of drowning in the Grand River.  His paternal 
grandfather Benjamin Hubbard and step grandmother Corda, legally adopted Terry 
making their home in East Lansing. In 1956 his grandfather passed away.  Terry 
and his step-grandmother relocated to northwest Lansing.  She passed away in 
1961.  After that Terry came to Ionia County and lived with the Hathaways, 
Dewitts and other foster families.

He graduated from Ionia High School in 1966 and following in his father's 
footsteps enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  Terry served from 1966 until his 
honorable discharge in 1970.  He lived in various places including Florida, New 
York, California and finally Michigan.  Terry hitchhiked with his dog Thaddeus 
from California to Michigan in 1972. He obtained his Associate's Degree in 
Automotive Technology at Lansing Community College and also Master Mechanic 
certification from State of Michigan. He worked for several car dealerships, 
including Tom Carter, Caswell's and Bergers.  He played in bowling leagues in 
Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ionia.  He was active in T-Ball, little league, and 
was instrumental in reactivating the Cub Scout Pack at Jefferson Elementary 
School.

Terry is survived by his sons Benjamin and Kenneth Hubbard and daughter Gwen 
Champlin, all of Ionia.  He will be sadly missed by grandchildren Havily, MJ, 
Faraiya, Aliya, Myah and Ivy; special cousins Karon Milliken of Lyons and 
Connie Skinner of Portland; and the Mother of his children, Karen of St. Ignace.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Belding 
Assembly of God Church with Pastor Flores officiating.  Graveside and Military 
Services to follow at Noon at the Smyrna Cemetery.  Arrangements by Lake 
Funeral Home of Ionia.



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